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Re: Chili
« Reply #75 on: October 07, 2009, 01:03:33 PM »
Beans or no beans.  The 'Ford-vs-Chevy' argument of the food world.

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Re: Chili
« Reply #76 on: October 07, 2009, 01:08:06 PM »
Yes, beans are an extender. But, if you are in Texas, and there is beef everywhere you turn, it is an unnecessary evil.
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Re: Chili
« Reply #77 on: October 07, 2009, 01:25:23 PM »
It kind of depends on my "audience" as to whether or not I put beans (pinto beans ONLY) in my chili. At home, I rarely use beans. If there's company, I have to know them pretty well in order to make a decision to put beans in my chili or not. When I was living in MN, the people up there always considered beans as part of the chili. I also had to tone down my chili as most Minnesotans consider ketchup a "spice". :banghead:
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Re: Chili
« Reply #78 on: October 07, 2009, 01:38:18 PM »
Out of curiosity, has any tried making lasagna, but substituted chili for the standard meat sauce?  I made it once for a family reunion and people liked it once they got used to the idea of it.

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Re: Chili
« Reply #79 on: October 07, 2009, 01:43:23 PM »
Sounds... different.  I'm not sure how well a spicy chili would mix well with lasagna.
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Re: Chili
« Reply #80 on: October 07, 2009, 01:51:17 PM »
No on the chili lasagna. Have had the chili spaghetti though and it is okay. I personally prefer tortilla chips.

Now, Shiner Kolsch was about the best beer I had found for washing down chili. They quit brewing it though last year. They need to bring it back. Some sort of IPA would probably do well.
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Re: Chili
« Reply #81 on: October 07, 2009, 01:52:53 PM »
Sounds... different.  I'm not sure how well a spicy chili would mix well with lasagna.

The only part that is really lasagna is the noodles.  Substitutions were made for the ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan.

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Re: Chili
« Reply #82 on: October 07, 2009, 01:56:07 PM »
No on the chili lasagna. Have had the chili spaghetti though and it is okay. I personally prefer tortilla chips.

Now, Shiner Kolsch was about the best beer I had found for washing down chili. They quit brewing it though last year. They need to bring it back. Some sort of IPA would probably do well.

Fritos for me.  The Kolsch was one of the finer Shiner products.  But I LOVE the St. Arnold's Lawnmower.  You should try that if you like hoppy Kolsches. 
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Re: Chili
« Reply #83 on: October 14, 2009, 02:27:54 PM »
I can start a thread on Cool Whip if you're interested.


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Re: Chili
« Reply #84 on: October 14, 2009, 02:37:45 PM »
I can start a thread on Cool Whip if you're interested.

:rofl: Too bad we don't have anyone to look down their nose at us regarding dessert topping choices.
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Re: Chili
« Reply #85 on: October 14, 2009, 06:38:32 PM »

:rofl: Too bad we don't have anyone to look down their nose at us regarding dessert topping choices.

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Re: Chili
« Reply #86 on: October 16, 2009, 02:25:21 PM »

:rofl: Too bad we don't have anyone to look down their nose at us regarding dessert topping choices.

I DO prefer REAL whipped cream over "cool whip".
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Re: Chili
« Reply #87 on: October 16, 2009, 02:34:38 PM »
I DO prefer REAL whipped cream over "cool whip".

Real whipped cream is the best.

Cool Whip has it's uses....
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

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Re: Chili
« Reply #88 on: October 16, 2009, 04:27:46 PM »
Real whipped cream is the best.

Cool Whip has it's uses....



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Re: Chili
« Reply #89 on: October 16, 2009, 05:41:32 PM »
I gots my meat and other chili-related stuff.  I thought I'd try something different... I picked up some ground beef, ground pork, sausage, and bacon, a single tomato (not too much!), and some smoked jalapenos (canned).  I forgot to pick up garlic or onion, but I wasn't planning on making a large batch.  We'll see how this turns out.

The poll is currently tied.  Are beans kosher?  Which side are the JOOOOOOOOOOOS on?
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Re: Chili
« Reply #90 on: October 16, 2009, 05:46:05 PM »
I gots my meat and other chili-related stuff.  I thought I'd try something different... I picked up some ground beef, ground pork, sausage, and bacon, a single tomato (not too much!), and some smoked jalapenos (canned).  I forgot to pick up garlic or onion, but I wasn't planning on making a large batch.  We'll see how this turns out.

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Beans aren't kosher unless the Rabbi prayed over them... :tongue:

However...they don't belong in chili... :-)
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Re: Chili
« Reply #91 on: October 16, 2009, 05:50:28 PM »
Damn!  I knew I forgot something... I wanted to mix in a couple tablespoons of chocolate to see if that old wive's tale was worth anything.  I think I might have a jar of baking chocolate around here somewhere.
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Re: Chili
« Reply #92 on: October 16, 2009, 05:57:42 PM »
Chili : with crackers or without?

I'll crunch ups some crackers in the bottom of the bowl if the chili is kind of thin.  I also like some shredded cheese, either sharp cheddar or peeper jack on top.

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Re: Chili
« Reply #93 on: October 16, 2009, 06:02:00 PM »
Chili : with crackers or without?

I'll crunch ups some crackers in the bottom of the bowl if the chili is kind of thin.  I also like some shredded cheese, either sharp cheddar or peeper jack on top.

no crackers.

I usually make corn muffins with creamed corn, green chilies and shredded cheddar/jack in them.

I like shredded colby/jack and sour cream on my chili.
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Re: Chili
« Reply #94 on: October 16, 2009, 06:38:21 PM »
aha!  I am back from the store with a bag of Nestle mini's.  I'll drop one or two chocolate bars in my batch of chili.
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Re: Chili
« Reply #95 on: October 16, 2009, 06:47:19 PM »
Damn!  I knew I forgot something... I wanted to mix in a couple tablespoons of chocolate to see if that old wive's tale was worth anything.  I think I might have a jar of baking chocolate around here somewhere.
Don't forget the peanut butter.
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Re: Chili
« Reply #96 on: October 16, 2009, 06:49:33 PM »
Don't forget the peanut butter.
Never heard of that... have you tried it?
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Re: Chili
« Reply #97 on: October 16, 2009, 06:50:05 PM »
Never heard of that... have you tried it?
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Re: Chili
« Reply #98 on: October 16, 2009, 07:24:50 PM »
no crackers.

I usually make corn muffins with creamed corn, green chilies and shredded cheddar/jack in them.

I like shredded colby/jack and sour cream on my chili.

Damn.

That's why we always had cornbread with chili in our house when I was growing up.

I had no idea, but recall that we had cornbread only when we had chili too.

I always took the cornbread, but passed on the chili.

Not that I'm anti-chili; it's just that the chili in our house was never any good, what with the peppers, onions, mushrooms, and other gagging stuff in it.
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Re: Chili
« Reply #99 on: October 16, 2009, 07:44:36 PM »
Damn!  I opened that can of peppers and got it on my hands.  Now my tongue and throat are burning. :-)
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